Peterson Farm

Hello,

Fall is here and the cool nights are refreshing! And the trees are dazzling with color even though we are still in a severe drought. Recent rains have produced some beautiful greens and turnips which we bring to the market every week.

I recently came across a paper written by John Ikerd which eloquently describes the reason small farmers persist and the attitude that government, as well as many of the general public, has toward small farms. Of particular note is that small farmers have moral, ethical, and social principles that guide them and are not just focused on profits like agri-industry.

I guess food and product recalls have become an ordinary thing as there is a new one almost everyday. Two more recalls of millions of pounds of beef came just last week. One report indicated the beef originated off-shore somewhere. Many products are simply packaged and distributed in this country with no indication where they came from. And public welfare seems to be the least concern of the mega food corporations. These are more reasons to buy fresh, local, healthy food from a producer who can tell you where and how the food was produced. Or, as we always welcome people to do, visit the farm and see the operation for yourself.

This week we have whole pastured chickens, whole legs, some split breast, backs, and wings. We are freshly replenished with all cuts of pasture finished Jersey beef. Homegrown pork includes mild and hot bulk breakfast sausage; mild, maple flavored, and sweet Italian links; pork loin chops; fresh ham steaks; fresh shoulder roasts; pork ribs and pork shank roasts. Naturally grown vegetables include turnip, mustard, kale, mustard spinach, and arugula greens as well as turnip roots.

We plan to be at the triad market Sat. (10th) from 9:00 to 4:00. For the days before Thanksgiving we plan, weather permitting, to be at the market on Fri. (16th) from 9:00 to 1:00; Sat. (17th) 9:00 to 4:00; Tues. (20th) 9:00 to 1:00; Wed. (21) 9:00 to 1:00.

We hope to see you at the market (or here at the farm). And we hope you have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving season!

Blessings,

Joe Peterson